Army joins rescue operations in Wellawatte

[May 19
2017]

Army troops of the 14 Division belonging to the
Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) joined the rescue
operation in Wellawatte, where a five-story building still under
construction collapsed on Thursday (18th May 2017), states army media
sources.

Around 20 people were injured in the incident. Troops
are engaged in rescue operation braving the prevailing inclement weather
conditions.